Can I get an Uber in Athens?

Uber is available at Athens Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable trip to wherever you need to go. Where is the Uber Athens Airport pickup location? Uber pickup locations at airports are subject to change, so to find your pickup location, always check the Uber app after you request a ride.



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The Athens public transport system is affordable, reliable and covers most of the city and suburbs. You can use all means of public transport using the same ticket (a single ticket costs €1.20 and is valid for 90 minutes).

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The average taxi ride costs between 4EUR and € 6 ( US$ 6.30). In other words, a taxi to get around the city center costs a little more than two metro tickets. Taxis are very easy to flag down, since there are over 12,000 vehicles in the city.

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So, is there Uber or Lyft in Athens? No, UberX or Lyft aren't operating in the Greek capital at the moment. UberTAXI offers passengers the choice to book a taxi via the Uber App.

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Athens Airport to City Center by Taxi The taxi fare is flat, at 40€/42$ during the daytime (05:00 am – 00:00 am) and 55€/58$ during the night shift, while the total journey to Athens city center lasts 35-40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

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Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre (Syntagma Square). The journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. One way tickets cost €9 (€4.50 for children, teenagers, over 65), return tickets cost €16.

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Taking a taxi Always double-check that the meter is on. Only a few taxis accept the payment of the fare by credit card, so it's better to ask the driver before you get in. It's common to give a 10% tip to the taxi driver, just to round up the bill. Uber and Beat apps can also be used to hail a taxi in Athens.

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  1. Kosmos: Website / Tel. 18300.
  2. Ikaros: Website / Tel. +30 210 515 2800.
  3. Enotita: Website / Tel. 18388.
  4. Hellas: Website / Tel. 18180.
  5. Taxiplon: Website / Tel. 18222.


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Uber is available at Athens Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable trip to wherever you need to go. Where is the Uber Athens Airport pickup location? Uber pickup locations at airports are subject to change, so to find your pickup location, always check the Uber app after you request a ride.

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The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.

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Nevertheless, journeys from Athens Airport to the city center are set at 40€/42$ during the day and 55€/58$ during the nighttime. Payments can be made mainly in cash. The bulk of taxi drivers have POS machines and accept bank cards.

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Do you tip taxi drivers in Greece? Tipping in taxis isn't expected or required, but if you want to do so, you can round up to the nearest Euro and tell the driver you don't want the change. The maximum tip in a taxi is 5-10% of the final fare amount.

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Athens Airport Taxi Pre-bookings / Reservations Taxis receive passengers at the arrivals. The queue is small and you will rarely have to wait more than 30-40 minutes. However, if you want to be sure of what you will pay for and not face unpleasant surprises, we recommend to pre-book your taxi transfer.

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Restaurant workers in Greece don't expect you to tip, though the restaurant may sometimes charge a service fee. That fee can function as a tip instead, though it may go to the restaurant instead of the server. If you want to see your waiter receive the tip, you're better off leaving coins with the bill.

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Our Chauffeur Services provides a professional driver for your vehicle. You'll love the exclusivity and convenience of having a personal driver. Prices start at $45.00 hr minimum of 2 hours within the Athens area. Prices may be slightly higher in the surrounding areas.

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Some of the popular options include:
  • Beat: Beat is a Greek ride-hailing app that operates in Athens, Thessaloniki, and other major cities in Greece. ...
  • Taxibeat: Taxibeat is another Greek ride-hailing app that operates in Athens, Thessaloniki, and other cities in Greece. ...
  • e-FOOD: While not strictly a ride-hailing service,


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They can be hailed down on the street or otherwise picked up at taxi stands around major tourist squares such as Monastiraki and Syntagma. You can also book one calling the radio taxi line. Most taxi drivers speak English, however you will come across some who don't.

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Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting area located at Exit 3 of Arrivals Level. Note: The charge is determined by the time of arrival at the destination and includes all applicable surcharges and extras.

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One can stop taxis in Greece by simply raising a hand or go to a Taxi stands (piatsa) which are located in many parts in Athens. It may occur that the taxi already has passengers inside or board other people during the ride, as it is common to share taxis, in Greece.

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